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  1. Mar 8, 2023 · TikTok announced a one-hour daily limit for users under 18, but authorities in China have pushed the domestic version, Douyin, much further.

    • Tiktok in China
    • How Does The U.S. Algorithm Compare?
    • Taking Action

    Although they’re both owned by ByteDance, Douyin — China’s version of TikTok — offers a different version of the social media app that is unavailable to the rest of the world, especially for children. “It’s almost like they recognize that technology is influencing kids’ development, and they make their domestic version a spinach version of TikTok, ...

    In the U.S., TikTok is known for its addicting, personalized and predictive algorithm, specifically tailored to the interests of whoever is scrolling, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal. TikTok doesn’t have a specific version made for children, and limits are completely voluntary and can be set up by parents if they wish to do...

    According to previous Deseret News reporting, the FBI recently spoke out about its concern about the personal information TikTok collects, stating potential national security concerns. In 2020, In 2020, President Donald Trump expressed his own concerns over the app and attempted to outlaw Tiktok’s usagewithin the U.S. His efforts were paused by Pre...

  2. Apr 25, 2023 · Is China’s version of TikTok – better known as Douyin – really a watered-down app with greater protections in place for kids? And are those in the West simply escalating tensions with China every time the app is singled out?

    • Sarah Keenlyside
  3. Apr 26, 2024 · Using any social network can be risky, but it's possible for kids to safely use the app with adult supervision (and a private account). TikTok has different rules for different ages: Users under age 13 can't post videos or comment, and content is curated for a younger audience.

  4. Sep 20, 2021 · Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, will limit use of the platform for children to 40 minutes a day. The rules will apply to users under 14, who have been authenticated using their real names, and...

  5. Sep 20, 2021 · The Chinese version of TikTok is introducing a “teenage mode” that will limit the amount of time children underthe age of14 spend on the short-form video appto 40 minutes a day.

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  7. Sep 20, 2021 · ByteDance's new TikTok-style app for Chinese kids sets strict user limits. ByteDance's education arm created the Xiao Qu Xing, or Little Fun Star, app that offers a personalised feed of short...

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